Edge of Doom

"100 BREATH-TAKING MINUTES OF "EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT" SUSPENSE AND PULSE-POUNDING MYSTERY!"

Aug 3 1950 Not Rated 1h 39m
Drama, Film-Noir

A priest sets out to catch the man who killed one of his colleagues.

Plot

A poor and alienated young man (Farley Granger) who is driven to murder when a priest refuses to give is deceased mother an expensive funeral. The film explores the crippling poverty that has prevented the youth from marrying or providing his mother with enough comforts, and has led to his crime. Dana Andrews plays the compassionate assistant of the slain priest who brings about the tormented killer's repentance.

Written by

Charles Brackett, Leo Brady, Ben Hecht

Directed by

Mark Robson

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Samuel Goldwyn Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
1,011
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA